Lords questions government on universal credit and the economy on 13 May

The House of Lords starts business on Wednesday 13 May with daily oral questions being held in virtual proceedings.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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British MPs, Government of the United Kingdom, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Tax credits, Taxation in the United Kingdom, Norman Lamont, Universal Credit, Ruth Lister, Baroness Lister of Burtersett, Chancellor of the Exchequer, House of Lords
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  • The House of Lords starts business on Wednesday 13 May with daily oral questions being held in virtual proceedings.
  • Questions on Wednesday 13 May:
    Baroness Lister of Burtersett to ask the government about the impact of the benefit cap on the incomes of Universal Credit claimants following the increase in the Universal Credit standard allowance announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 20 March.
  • Lord Caine to ask the government what support it is making available for sports affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Lord Lamont of Lerwick to ask the government about the forecast for the economy included in the Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Report and Interim Financial Stability Report.
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